Associate Director of Digital Delivery

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an Associate Director of Delivery to enhance digital services across the Trust and the wider health system. This senior role requires effective program management skills and a commitment to innovation and collaboration for better patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IM&T services development.
• Experience leading large complex projects.
• Track record in successful delivery of NHS digital projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects have rigorous management methodologies.
• Provide leadership for digital solutions delivery.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to implement digital changes.

Skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership capability

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Education

Masters degree in a relevant discipline

PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar project management qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Associate Director of Delivery is a key senior member of the DigitalData & Technology (DDaT) team, adding value for our patients throughimproving and developing digital services across the Trust and wider healthand care system.

Main duties of the job

Ensure teams within DDaT Delivery are an effective component of theTrust's Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) target operating model, workingalongside others, delivering continuous overall improvement.Take a leading role in how key aspects of DDaT operates, supporting theorganisation (and the ICS), and enabling innovation and supporting deliveryof local, regional and national strategy.Use expert skills in communications work with external agencies includingBOBICS/NHSE to align the Trust with ICS and National initiatives andmaximise opportunities. The postholder will gain the support of theDCDIO/CDIO and others, to achieve successful collaboration betweenDDaT and clinical and operational teams.Using highly developed project and programme planning skills andbudgeting experience to ensure that DDaT developments deliver within theoverall Trust's vision.Provide leadership for direct reports and others across DDaT services.Ensure each project carried out has a clear, consistent and rigorous projectmanagement methodology, with appropriate governance, structures,stakeholder buy-in, and supporting technology.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£88,168 to £101,677 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7247211COR

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description Job responsibilities

Ensure that each project carried out within the Trust has a clear, consistent and rigorous project management methodology.Be responsible for effective programme management, through a formal and rigorous methodology; formal processes for risks and issues management; clear change-control policies; standardised reporting to convey clear messages to all stakeholder groups; as well as a standardised set of project deliverables.Ensure that all projects and programmes are supported with the appropriate governance structures and buy-in from the most senior stakeholders downward, including executive sponsors and steering committees. There must also be the technology to support the project methodologies that are defined (such as automation/document sharing).Be responsible for the provision of rigorous training for senior management and programme/project managers in order to understand and deliver best practice programme/project management. The Project Management dimensions cover governance, planning and budgeting, the project management office, quality assurance, risk and issue management and project leadershipWork closely with the leadership provided by the Digital Hospital Committee to manage delivery and programme streams, in line with the Top Ten Digital Programmes and the priority Care Group Digital Projects.Scope, mobilise and deliver projects and programmes in conjunction with operational colleagues.

Oversee the teams delivery of technical work packages will be part of the operational framework and ensure that area leads take full responsibility for delivery of digital solutions.Constantly check the portfolio of programmes against affordability and capital limit envelopes and only commence projects when deliverability is assured.Make regular reports via the Digital Oversight Group and Digital Hospital Committee.Take overall responsibility for the progressive standardisation to a common set of lifecycles, approval gated and delivery tools.Work closely with the DCDIO to provide oversight and assurance of delivery through the revamped Trust Digital Governance, Programme Boards, PMO and DDaT management meetings.Have overall responsibility for monitoring portfolio progress and resolving workstream risks, issues & dependencies that may compromise delivery and benefits realisation.Overall responsibility for identification and realisation of benefits from digital projects/programmes in conjunction with the Benefits Manager.Develop transferable technologies supported by working with innovative suppliers and gain buy in from senior colleagues to implement within the Trust.works with senior Operations and clinical colleagues bringing digital solutions successfully into the Trust to improve patient services.It develops relationships with suppliers and Digital seniors in the wider System to share ideas and opportunities for new solutions and mutual benefit. As it applies to programmes and projects within the identified portfolio of workThe post holder also has budget responsibility for digital solutions development and supplier contract management ensuring good supplier performance and value for money for the Trust.Responsibility to drive financial economies and develop tight professional capability for the digital projects and programmes for which the DDaT PMO and Portfolio teams are responsible (value for money).

Identify opportunities through DDaT activities to create cost savings and income generation to support the Trusts financial strategies. Support benefits achievement against all approved Digitally based business cases.The post holder is responsible for providing inspiring leadership to several areas of DDaT which are pivotal to the functioning of the Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

Ensure that each project carried out within the Trust has a clear, consistent and rigorous project management methodology.Be responsible for effective programme management, through a formal and rigorous methodology; formal processes for risks and issues management; clear change-control policies; standardised reporting to convey clear messages to all stakeholder groups; as well as a standardised set of project deliverables.Ensure that all projects and programmes are supported with the appropriate governance structures and buy-in from the most senior stakeholders downward, including executive sponsors and steering committees. There must also be the technology to support the project methodologies that are defined (such as automation/document sharing).Be responsible for the provision of rigorous training for senior management and programme/project managers in order to understand and deliver best practice programme/project management. The Project Management dimensions cover governance, planning and budgeting, the project management office, quality assurance, risk and issue management and project leadershipWork closely with the leadership provided by the Digital Hospital Committee to manage delivery and programme streams, in line with the Top Ten Digital Programmes and the priority Care Group Digital Projects.Scope, mobilise and deliver projects and programmes in conjunction with operational colleagues.

Oversee the teams delivery of technical work packages will be part of the operational framework and ensure that area leads take full responsibility for delivery of digital solutions.Constantly check the portfolio of programmes against affordability and capital limit envelopes and only commence projects when deliverability is assured.Make regular reports via the Digital Oversight Group and Digital Hospital Committee.Take overall responsibility for the progressive standardisation to a common set of lifecycles, approval gated and delivery tools.Work closely with the DCDIO to provide oversight and assurance of delivery through the revamped Trust Digital Governance, Programme Boards, PMO and DDaT management meetings.Have overall responsibility for monitoring portfolio progress and resolving workstream risks, issues & dependencies that may compromise delivery and benefits realisation.Overall responsibility for identification and realisation of benefits from digital projects/programmes in conjunction with the Benefits Manager.Develop transferable technologies supported by working with innovative suppliers and gain buy in from senior colleagues to implement within the Trust.works with senior Operations and clinical colleagues bringing digital solutions successfully into the Trust to improve patient services.It develops relationships with suppliers and Digital seniors in the wider System to share ideas and opportunities for new solutions and mutual benefit. As it applies to programmes and projects within the identified portfolio of workThe post holder also has budget responsibility for digital solutions development and supplier contract management ensuring good supplier performance and value for money for the Trust.Responsibility to drive financial economies and develop tight professional capability for the digital projects and programmes for which the DDaT PMO and Portfolio teams are responsible (value for money).

Identify opportunities through DDaT activities to create cost savings and income generation to support the Trusts financial strategies. Support benefits achievement against all approved Digitally based business cases.The post holder is responsible for providing inspiring leadership to several areas of DDaT which are pivotal to the functioning of the Trust.

Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline with significant experience in a senior managerial and leadership role, including IM&T services development, informatic provision in a health environment, and leadership of diverse teams delivering enterprise-wide functions
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar project management qualification, with experience of leading large complex projects.
• Managing Successful Programmes or similar programme management qualification

Other Essential

• Demonstrates the Trust values
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to identify & overcome resistance to change.
• Highly developed negotiation & conflict management skills.
• Highly collaborative with strong & inspirational senior leadership capability
• Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload, managing unpredictable demands
• Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
• Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation through challenging negotiations
• Highly motivated and reliable
• Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness
• Results and output orientated
• Willingness to work to a flexible working pattern if necessary

Experience Essential

• Successful track record of successful delivery of major NHS digital healthcare projects.
• Managing highly complex competing priorities and delivering on time with restricted resources
• Co-operative working with suppliers to develop innovative solutions
• Managing & evaluating clinical, business solutions, to ensure delivery of required benefits.
• Significant experience in benefits realisation.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) at Board level and in the wider Health economy to influence & inform.
• Partnership working across NHS & supplier boundaries.
• Developing and interpreting NHS system specifications and requirements.
• Clinical adoption of technology to improve patient care & safety
• Track Record of success in a strategic or corporate management role.
• Significant experience of team working and of working across team and sector boundaries.
• Working with and influencing external bodies.

Desirable

• Senior digital role in a healthcare setting

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of NHS strategic objectives and drivers.
• Comprehensive understanding of the NHS structure, organisations & management.
• In depth knowledge of healthcare workflows & underlying business requirements across all components of an acute NHS Trust and wider health sectors.
• Knowledge of budget planning, tracking and forecasting of multimillion pound projects.
• Technically expert in healthcare systems
• Significant skills in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Highly articulate and numerate with skills in analysing & evaluating information to stimulate performance and financial improvements via the use of technological solutions.
• Ability to apply intense concentration especially to complex reports, business planning and balancing complex requirements within resource constraints
• Business acumen with skills in strategic planning & development.
• Problem solving ability, both technical & process and able to draw upon problem solving techniques.
• Analytical and logical thinking.
• People management skills.
• Ability to work in an autonomous role and able to cope well with ambiguity.
• Strategic planning and programme management for large projects.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System or similar

Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline with significant experience in a senior managerial and leadership role, including IM&T services development, informatic provision in a health environment, and leadership of diverse teams delivering enterprise-wide functions
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar project management qualification, with experience of leading large complex projects.
• Managing Successful Programmes or similar programme management qualification

Other Essential

• Demonstrates the Trust values
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to identify & overcome resistance to change.
• Highly developed negotiation & conflict management skills.
• Highly collaborative with strong & inspirational senior leadership capability
• Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload, managing unpredictable demands
• Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
• Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation through challenging negotiations
• Highly motivated and reliable
• Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness
• Results and output orientated
• Willingness to work to a flexible working pattern if necessary

Experience Essential

• Successful track record of successful delivery of major NHS digital healthcare projects.
• Managing highly complex competing priorities and delivering on time with restricted resources
• Co-operative working with suppliers to develop innovative solutions
• Managing & evaluating clinical, business solutions, to ensure delivery of required benefits.
• Significant experience in benefits realisation.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) at Board level and in the wider Health economy to influence & inform.
• Partnership working across NHS & supplier boundaries.
• Developing and interpreting NHS system specifications and requirements.
• Clinical adoption of technology to improve patient care & safety
• Track Record of success in a strategic or corporate management role.
• Significant experience of team working and of working across team and sector boundaries.
• Working with and influencing external bodies.

Desirable

• Senior digital role in a healthcare setting

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of NHS strategic objectives and drivers.
• Comprehensive understanding of the NHS structure, organisations & management.
• In depth knowledge of healthcare workflows & underlying business requirements across all components of an acute NHS Trust and wider health sectors.
• Knowledge of budget planning, tracking and forecasting of multimillion pound projects.
• Technically expert in healthcare systems
• Significant skills in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Highly articulate and numerate with skills in analysing & evaluating information to stimulate performance and financial improvements via the use of technological solutions.
• Ability to apply intense concentration especially to complex reports, business planning and balancing complex requirements within resource constraints
• Business acumen with skills in strategic planning & development.
• Problem solving ability, both technical & process and able to draw upon problem solving techniques.
• Analytical and logical thinking.
• People management skills.
• Ability to work in an autonomous role and able to cope well with ambiguity.
• Strategic planning and programme management for large projects.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System or similar

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)